A professional who compiles flight information to expedite movement of aircraft between and through airports. Respnsibilities include:

• Compiles aircraft dispatch data, such as scheduled arrival and departure times at checkpoints and scheduled stops, amount of fuel needed for flight, and maximum allowable gross takeoff and landing weight.
• Submits data to dispatcher for approval and flight authorization.
• Receives messages on progress of flights.
• Posts flight schedules and weather information on bulletin board.
• Compiles such information as flight plans, ramp delays, and weather reports, using Teletype, computer-printout terminal, and two-way radio, to anticipate off-schedule arrivals or departures and notifies flight operations of schedule changes.
• Prepares messages concerning flights for transmittal by radio, telegraph, or telegraphic typewriter to other stations on routes.
• May operate telegraphic typewriter or two-way radio to send messages.
• May issue maps to pilot.
• May duplicate weather maps and telegraph or radio messages.
• May record flight and weather information on tape recorder for playback to passengers in waiting areas.
• May verify presence or locate scheduled flight crews, and post changes in flight crew schedule on bulletin board.